CHANCE – A1054098

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Brooklyn Center 

My name is CHANCE. My Animal ID # is A1054098.
I am a male white and brown pit bull mix. The shelter thinks I am about 1 YEAR 7 MONTHS old.

I came in the shelter as a OWNER SUR on 10/07/2015 from NY 11236, owner surrender reason stated was PERS PROB.

MOST RECENT MEDICAL INFORMATION AND WEIGHT
10/16/2015 Exam Type CAGE EXAM – Medical Rating is 3 C – MAJOR CONDITIONS , Behavior Rating is EXPNOCHILD, Weight 72.0 LBS.

VOLUNTEER REPORTED CHANCE BEING QUIET AND INAPPETANT QAR. ATTENTION SEEKING. MINIMAL INTEREST IN FOOD. MILD SEROMUCOID NASAL DISCHARGE A: CIRDC P: REC DOXYCYCLINE 400MG PO Q24 X 10 DAYS. CONTINUE TO MONITOR WHILE AT BACC EXCELLENT PROGNOSIS

10/08/2015 PET PROFILE MEMO
A1054098 CHANCE Basic Information Chance is an 18 month old male white and brown pit bull that came in as an owner surrender. Owner stated that he got Chance from a friend when he was a puppy and has had him since. He can no longer financially support Chance. Owner stated that he has no known health problems how are he will undergo a complete medical examination. Social Life & Personality Around children, chance is relaxed, playful and respectful. He is also relaxes and playful with most dogs. Owner stated that he would often play with a Pomeranian however, I he didn’t like another he would show his teeth when the dog got close. He has never interacted with cats. Chance is an outdoor dog who is house trained. He is kept in the yard with a dog house. He has a very high activity level and owner described him as playful, confident, affectionate, mellow at times, independent and friendly. Behavior Issues Chance does Detroit things when he is left inside. Owner stated that he isn’t bothered when he touches his food bowl while he’s eating. however he’s noticed that when other people touch his good bowl, he growls at them. He isn’t bothered with baths or having toys taken from him and is friendly to visitors and strangers who approach the yard. Upon intake, Chance was friendly. His tail was wagging and he licked the handlers hand. He allowed hisself to be handled, collard and photographed. For a New Family to Know Chance knows the commands sit, down, stay and inside. For exercise he reviews walks sometimes and has playtime in the yard. Owner stated that he doesn’t have any toys. Chance is never left alone on the house and is always in the yard. When left alone in the yard he is well behaved. During storms and forwards he does become nervous and frightened. He eat dry good only and enjoys Blue Wilderness dog treats.

10/18/2015 WEB MEMO
A volunteer writes: When I first took Chance out I could only mourn all the other times I didn’t – he is a mushy, charismatic, gentle giant! He is usually very quiet in his cage, but once I put him back he’ll voice his discontent. He is big and stunning with a face that is perfectly asymmetrically marked. He has kind eyes and wrinkles around his mouth that appear like laugh lines when he smiles. Chance is easy on leash and seems housebroken. Almost as soon as I ask him to “sit” he goes for bonus points and shows me that he knows “down” too. He is very treat motivated, but takes them politely. He softly wiggles his tail when I speak to him and will lick my hands when I pet him – incredibly sweet! When the wind caused some metal roll up doors to make a lot of clanging noises, Chance got a little spooked and kept looking over his shoulder, but looked up at me too – either for reassurance, or to let me know we were in this together! He is reported to be relaxed, playful and respectful with children and to get along with most dogs (he played regularly with a Pomeranian, what a pair!). Chance is used to living in a yard with a dog house, but he’s hoping to find a family that will welcome him indoors…and maybe even on the couch! Chance would be so happy to meet you at Brooklyn ACC!

10/10/2015 BEHAVIOR EVALUATION – EXPNOCHILD
Exam Type BEHAVIOR
Chance came to us as an owner surrender on 10/7/15. It was reported by the owner that Chance is relaxed and playful with children and certain dogs. The owner said that if he does not like a certain dog he will show his teeth if the other dog got close. Chance was also said to growl if other people touched his food bowl besides the owner himself. Chance was very interested in interacting with the assessor when entering the behavior room with soft body language. He allowed the assessor to conduct all tactile assessment items without concern. He showed some concerning behavior during the food bowl test – stiffening and growling, but did not snap at or bite the assess-a-hand. Chance only displayed minimal interest in the toy and rawhide items on this portion of the assessment. Due to Chance’s potential for possessiveness over food the behavior department believes that he would be best placed with an experienced owner with no children. Look: 2. Dog pulls out of Assessor’s hands each time without settling during three repetitions. Sensitivity: 1. Dog leans into the Assessor, eyes soft or squinty, soft and loose body, and open mouth. Tag: 1. Dog assumes play position and joins the game. He indicates play with huffing, soft ‘popping’ of the body, etc. Dog jumps on Assessor once play begins. Squeeze 1: 1. Dog gently pulls back his paw. Dog licks hand. Squeeze 2:1. Dog gently pulls back his paw. Food: 4. Dog freezes and growls. Toy: 1. Minimal interest. Dog smells, licks and mouths, then turns away. Rawhide1: Minimal interest. Dog smells, licks and mouths, then turns away. Dog-Dog: When off leash with other dogs, Chance is a bit nervous and initially avoids interaction. He eventually engages briefly in play when solicited.

10/09/2015 GROUP BEHAVIOR EVALUATION
Exam Type GROUP BEHAVIOR
Chance greets other dogs politely and can be sexually motivated with some dogs. Based on his behavior during playgroup, the Behavior Department recommends that Chance can go to a home with a female dog and may go to a home with a male dog but we recommend that a pre-adoption interaction be required. He seems to do well with non-playful dogs so we recommend he be placed with tolerant, calm dogs. When off leash with other dogs, Chance is a bit nervous and initially avoids interaction. He eventually engages briefly in play when solicited. 10/10 update: Chance is nervous but will greet the other dogs briefly. He is more interested in interacting with the handlers. 10/11 update: Chance greets well but is a bit sexually motivated. 10/13 update: Chance may greet briefly but is mostly sexually motivated and continues to attempt to mount after correction. 10/14 update: Chance greets briefly and is sexually motivated but takes correction. 10/15 update: Chance greets politely then becomes sexually motivated. 10/16 update: Chance greets politely and then keeps to himself.

10/08/2015 INITIAL PHYSICAL EXAM
Medical rating was 1 – NORMAL , behavior rating was NONE
Scan negative Male;~ 1yr 7 mos old Very friendly and sweet Allows all handling without signs of aggression Clear eyes,nose and ears AMBx4 BARH NOSF

10/16/2015 CAGE EXAM (LAST MAJOR EXAM)
Medical rating 3 C – MAJOR CONDITIONS , behavior rating EXPNOCHILD
VOLUNTEER REPORTED CHANCE BEING QUIET AND INAPPETANT QAR. ATTENTION SEEKING. MINIMAL INTEREST IN FOOD. MILD SEROMUCOID NASAL DISCHARGE A: CIRDC P: REC DOXYCYCLINE 400MG PO Q24 X 10 DAYS. CONTINUE TO MONITOR WHILE AT BACC EXCELLENT PROGNOSIS

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